Career Services

Gary Morris,  Director, Career Services & the Compass:  Gary has worked at SUNY Oswego for 15 years, with a total of 21 years experience helping students with career exploration and senior transition opportunities.  He specializes in: moving students/alumni through the major and career exploration process; helping them understand how to turn their portfolio of experience and skills into a solid on/offline marketing plan for employers or graduate schools; and helping them find and compete for the best opportunities utilizing cutting edge tools, resources, and strategies.  He has worked in Career Services at Hobart & William Smith, Union College and Kent State University, where he earned his M. Ed.

Jacqueline Wallace, Assistant Director, Major and Career Exploration:  Jackie has worked at SUNY Oswego for ten years, several of those years in Residence Life & Housing.  She now specializes in assisting students through major and career exploration, first year retention programs, undeclared academic advisement, and specialized work with transfer, first year and second year students. She is the most formally certified member of the Compass relative to self-assessment, including the Myers Briggs Type Inventory, Strong Interest Inventory and StrengthsQuest.  

Michele May, Office Manager: Michele’s main responsibilities include managing the credentials file system, and supervision and maintenance of the entire front desk operation.  She hires and supervises all student workers, assists in the production of our Graduate Survey, and manages the financial records, as well as assisting with career fairs and other on-campus events.  Michele is a graduate of SUNY Oswego and previously worked in the Counseling Services Center before joining the Career Services staff.  Michele looks forward to assisting you in the Career Services office.    

Chris Doyle, Recruitment Specialist: Chris' main responsibilities include assisting with the credentials system, managing the administrative aspects of our on-campus recruitment programs, supervising the job vacancy bulletins and handling the front desk and incoming phone calls. She also coordinates our reception area, including staff selection, training, and supervision.